November brings crisp air, falling leaves, and a sense of gratitude and preparation as we move into the holiday season. This month is a beautiful time to focus inward, reflect, and nourish yourself as you transition into the colder months. For me, this is a time when I feel super introspective. I reflect on the …
Wellness
June is here, and it brings with it an abundance of summer days filled with adventure, longer daylight hours, and sunny skies. As we embrace this lively month, it’s essential to prioritize self-care and nurture our overall well-being. Just like April showers bring May flowers, June is the perfect time to focus on your roots, …
I did a social media / digital detox for a month recently. My church was doing a fast, and I decided to join along. While some folks chose to restrain from eating during the day, or consuming sweets, I picked social media. Even thought it’s true that I have to be plugged in for my …
Black family vacations are integral to the wellbeing of the Black family. As a kid, I used to take road trips from Philadelphia to South Carolina every summer with my grandparents and their youngest child, my aunt. “Going down south” was an annual tradition that we all looked forward to. My grandmother would fry chicken …
Wanna hear what it’s like to be pregnant and constipated? We all know that pregnancy and childbirth comes with an interesting array of body challenges. Itchy skin, an aversion to smells, and swollen feet are just a few of the ailments women brave through to bring a child into the world. Even though I complained …